Tag Archives: Grand Circle Tour

It’s all about the mystical view. That is, the view of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, on the northern outskirts of the Navajo Nation. Experience Monument Valley as you’ve never seen before. The View Campground offers some of the most spectacular … Continue reading →

If Time can pick a Person of the Year and Good Housekeeping can put its seal of approval all over everything, I figured that it was time to designate a few things of my own. I begin with five of … Continue reading →

Utah is a place of unfathomable natural beauty—with its unique natural formations, colorful history, and culture, and exciting recreation opportunities—it is a state that contains the best elements of the great Mountain West and the Desert Southwest, from red rock … Continue reading →

Weather alert: “A heat warning for daily high temperatures above 100 degrees has been extended for all desert areas.” Sweltering heat is typical for the Southwest desert region this time of year. With triple digit temperatures the Southwestern standard, how … Continue reading →

From Natural Bridges National Monument where we ended the first part of our incredible journey of discovery, the Trail of the Ancient Scenic Byway turns south at the junction with Highways 95 and 261. Along this route you’ll find access … Continue reading →

Spring is here. No really, it is (don’t pay attention to the weather on this one). And that means that thoughts of a spring road trip are probably popping into the forefront of your mind. Far too often we see … Continue reading →

Zion National Park reported Tuesday (March 1) that all of the campsites located in Zion Narrows are closed until further notice. Twelve designated backcountry campsites were created in the Narrows in the early 1990s in an effort to concentrate visitor … Continue reading →

Driving the canyon rims and viewing the canyon from the overlooks is an excellent introduction to Canyon de Chelly and gives you an idea of how else you might want to explore the canyon. South Rim Drive Offering panoramic views … Continue reading →

Time glides with undiscover’d haste The future but a length behind the past. —John Dryden The End is almost here! This is article # 140 since my first post on August 18, 2010. Okay, the end isn’t near, but the … Continue reading →